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Jumbuck Tour - SOLD OUT
21 December 2010 – 09 January 2011 (20 days)
If you want to
do the Ashes in style, this is the tour for you. Stay at superior
5-star hotels and sit in the best seats at the cricket. Enjoy
Christmas in the sunshine, followed by the traditional Boxing Day
Test at the mighty MCG. Then fly to Sydney for a truly spectacular
New Year’s Eve followed by the New Year’s Vodafone Test at the SCG . Extend
your tour to the Great Barrier Reef and/or Uluru (Ayer’s Rock), or
include a stopover in Hong Kong, Singapore or Bangkok.
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Tour Prices
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Double/Twin |
Single |
Premium Economy Upgrade |
International
Business Class Upgrade |
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Jumbuck Tour |
£6,690 |
£8,490 |
on request |
on reqest |
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Reef Option |
£690 |
£890 |
N/A |
on request |
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Rock Option |
£990 |
£1,150 |
N/A |
on request |
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Rock & Reef Option |
£1,490 |
£1,850 |
N/A |
on request |
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TOUR ITINERARY |
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Tue 21-Dec |
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Depart London Heathrow on Qantas Airways to Melbourne |
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Wed 22-Dec |
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Arrive into Melbourne this evening. Coach transfer to the hotel for
immediate check-in |
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Thu 23-Dec |
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Day at leisure. 'Welcome Cocktail Party' this evening. Includes canapés
and drinks. |
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Fri 24-Dec |
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Morning City tour,
followed by a visit to the beautiful wine growing region of Mornington
Peninsula. Lunch included. |
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Sat 25-Dec |
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CHRISTMAS DAY
Enjoy a truly memorable Aussie
Christmas Day at the wonderfully atmospheric Emu Bottom Homestead. Less
than an hour from Melbourne, Emu Bottom - Victoria’s oldest Homestead - is
beautifully located in the bush, surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Enjoy a
sumptuous Christmas banquet (including drinks) whilst being thoroughly
entertained by a traditional Aussie bush band and plenty of other
surprises www.emubottom.com.au |
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26- 30 Dec |
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4th Vodafone Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Boxing Day at
MCG is truly amazing! In 2006, over 90,000 fans came to the 1st day of
the Test! Walk or tram to the ground and enjoy all the action of this
traditional fixture from Platinum category seats – the best available to
the public! |
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Fri 31-Dec |
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NEW YEAR’S EVE
Depart Melbourne on Qantas
Airways to Sydney. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and prepare for the
most wonderful New Year’s Eve party in the world! The atmosphere in Sydney
at New Year has to be seen to be believed – and you will be right in the
middle of all the action at the perfectly located Waterfront Restaurant
www.waterfrontrestaurant.com.au . A delectable 4-course dinner will be
followed by a fun-filled night of entertainment including a live band and,
of course, the awesome fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera
House. Premium wines, beer & soft drinks will flow until the 1:30am
finish! |
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Sat 01-Jan |
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NEW YEAR’S DAY
Day at leisure – you may well
need it! Although if you want to be busy, there is loads to do! Head to
the magnificent Blue Mountains, visit Sydney’s excellent zoo, climb the
iconic bridge, take a ferry across the harbour to Manly beach…etc, etc. |
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Sun 02-Jan |
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Full
day tour of the sights of Sydney, including the stunning beaches, followed
by a leisurely cruise on Sydney’s magnificent harbour. |
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5th Vodafone Test, Sydney Cricket Ground
Sydney welcomes in the New Year’s Vodafone Test at the SCG. Whether the series hangs
on it or not, the Sydney Test is always a grand occasion. Coach transfers
are included, as are Platinum category seats. |
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Tue 04 Jan |
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This evening, we will be joined by a luminary or two from the cricket
world at our ‘Cricket Cocktail Party’. Includes canapés and drinks. |
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Fri 07-Jan |
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This evening, re-live the highlights of the tour as you enjoy three
courses and drinks at our celebratory Farewell Dinner. |
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Sat 08-Jan |
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Afternoon coach transfer to the airport for Qantas Airways flight home |
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Sun 09-Jan |
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Early
morning arrival into London Heathrow
Alternatively
continue on our Reef and/or
Rock extensions
&/or stopover in Bangkok*.
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Group flights stopover in Bangkok. For stopovers in Singapore or Hong Kong
a supplement may be payable due to different flights and timings. |
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HOTEL
 Langham,
Melbourne – 5 Star
Melbourne’s classiest hotel, the Langham is renowned for its
exceptional service levels. Perfectly located on the Southbank
Promenade, surrounded by some of Melbourne’s best restaurants
and shopping, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the MCG are just a
short stroll away. The hotel offers superb dining options as
well as first class leisure facilities, including the Langham’s
world famous Chuan Spa. All rooms are Riverview category so
offer a wonderful vista of the Yarra River and city skyline.
Facilities include a marble bathroom with separate shower and
bath, broadband internet access and a luxurious armchair with
ottoman.
http://melbourne.langhamhotels.com.au
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HOTEL
 Sydney
Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, Sydney - 5 Star Deluxe
Arguably Sydney’s best harbour side hotel, the Marriott is
located just a short walk from Sydney’s most famous icons – the
Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Hotel facilities include an indoor
swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and various food and
beverage options including ‘Icons Brasserie’ featuring fresh
seafood cuisine. Guest rooms feature either a king bed or two
double beds, all with 300 thread-count linens, fluffier pillows,
down duvets & ‘Revive’ bedding.
http://www.marriott.com
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